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    How Big Should Trailer Winch Be?

    Hi, Replacing an ancient broken winch. Is one I bought gonna be big enough? Old one says capacity: 2800lbs. New one says 1500lbs. Boat is an old 20' Wellcraft 200 Elite -- 1983 w/a 260hp Merc... Not sure about "load" and whether I need to to same size the replacement. Anyone know the deal w/...
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    Fried Impeller on 83 Merc 260hp

    Think I toasted impeller on outdrive while trying to squeeze in winterizing the beast between cold spells (I know -- dumb). No water was making it in and shooting out exhaust ports during startup Anyway would greatly appreciate help on the following: How tough is it to successfuly do...
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    How Bad is a Cracked Exhaust Manifold?

    Would be very grateful for insight/experience with the following -- Found about a 2" crack in port-side exhaust manifold on '84 Wellcraft (200 elite 260HP merc.) Runs horizontal, cente, sort of low. Little bit of rust, water seepage. Evidently been there awhile Few questions from stupid ...
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    Why Won't Battery Charge While Engine Runs

    I have an '84 Wellcraft 200 elite w/a 260HP merc. Symptoms are as follows: - Battery never charges while under way after a day on water. Has died sometimes but I take a spare. Still, no fun. - Dash voltmeter never reads more than 11V --usually less. I recharge bttys before each trip. 11V or less...
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